Dry Hands
What Can You Do About Them?

Many people suffer with dry skin and dry hands. This is not something that is reserved for those over 50. After your face, your hands are what most people notice first. An effective antiaging tip is to keep your hands looking young and that means keeping them moist.

There are many products that claim to help eliminate dry, cracked skin, but the trick is to find those that really work. While instant pain relief is possible with some products, the actual redness and cracked skin will take time to heal. Using the right product will help your hands to heal quickly.

• Hand Care Tip 1 - Select a moisturizing hand lotion that does not contain mineral oil. Mineral oil is occlusive and that means it won't be absorbed into your skin or allow the healing ingredients to be absorbed.
• Hand Care Tip 2 - Prior to applying the hand lotion completely over both hands, apply only a small portion to one area of the skin and wait several minutes before proceeding. This will help to make sure that the hand lotion does not have a negative reaction with the skin, such as hives or a rash. Some of these symptoms can result within minutes and applying the hand lotion to a small test area of the skin will ensure a much safer application. You'll have less chance of reaction if you choose a hand lotion without harmful ingredients.
• Hand Care Tip 3 - In addition to hand lotion, always use a cleanser with moisturizer. Some commercial soaps contain harsh ingredients, which can make dry skin even worse. A cleanser with a moisturizer , such as Shea Butter will help to keep the skin clean without damaging it even more. My favorite cleansers and hand lotions come from Arbonne. This company has many effective products without the harmful ingredients.

Some people suffer from dry, cracked skin during every season. In the winter, the harsh cold weather often wrecks havoc on sensitive skin and results in bleeding and deep cracks within the hands. The summer months, because of the heat and added humidity in the air, are often equally harsh on skin. Anyone who suffers with dry hands will likely find relief in using hand lotion every day and not just during specific seasons.

The information in this article is to be used for informational purposes. It should not be used in place of professional medical advice. Anyone who notices a concerning pattern of skin discomfort should consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.